NYAHURURU, Kenya, Nov. 8, 2018 /Christian
Newswire/ -- Weston Gitonga, one of East Africa's most dynamic and beloved
spiritual leaders, has passed away at age sixty-one. Weston was man of great
wisdom and a father to thousands of leaders all over Africa. He was bishop over
many churches and co-founder (with Harold Eberle) of twelve Destiny Bible
Colleges throughout East Africa. Weston was also co-founder with his beloved
wife Violet and friend Andrew Sievright of Heroes of the Nation. HTN is a campus
where 485 orphaned and vulnerable children are given love, an excellent
education and the vision to make a difference. To date, 1,300 children are
either in, or have graduated from, this transformational organization. Children
at HTN are raised to be heroes for their nation. Only a true hero could lead a
movement like this and Weston was, by everyone's definition, a HERO.

Weston Gitonga Kareri spent his last days at a Nakuru Hospital with his wife,
children and grandchildren by his side. The Bishop's organs began shutting down
during the week prior to his death, beginning with his heart and kidneys. He had
time with family and calls and emails from friends all around the globe. When he
had said his final goodbyes, Weston went peacefully to sleep and did not awake.

Weston was known for his hearty laugh and a deep inner light that guided him. He
was truly a friend of God and to those he served. He was also known by many
throughout Laikipia County for his leadership and dedication to the betterment
of its communities, as he fought for real change and the needs of ordinary
people.

Weston served his country by running for political positions in both the Kenyan
senate and parliament, as he wanted to see Godly men and women serve inside of
government and create real change that would do more to bless the Kenyan people.

The Bishop was a great man of God. He sacrificed himself for others, traveling
all over East Africa to comfort, enlighten, impart and restore. Weston Gitonga
was a true Apostle of Africa, and leaves an immense amount of fruit that will
bring honor to God's name forever.

The Bishop is survived by his wife Violet Waithera Gitonga, his son Sam West
Kareri his daughter Joy, his granddaughter Samera, and his grandsons Ty and
West.

A Funeral service and burial will take place in Nyahururu, Kenya on Saturday,
November 10th. All who knew the Bishop are welcome to attend the service in the
Nyahururu stadium, beginning at 10AM. A private burial will follow for family
and very close friends.